What key is "This" in?

"This" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C with a tempo of 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "This" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "This" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "This" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(C)This

the start

of some thing (G)beau ti ful.

(C)This

the start

of some thing (G)new.

And (C)you

are

the one

that makes me (G)lose it all.

And (C)you

are

the start

of some thing (G)new.

Oh.

(G)And I’ll (Am)throw it all a way.

And watch (C)you fall

in to my (F)arms a (C)gain.

And I’ll (Am)throw it all a way.

And watch (C)you fall,

(G)now.

(C)You

are

the earth

that I will (G)stand up on.

And (C)You

are

the words

that I will (G)sing.

Oh.

(G)And I’ve (Am)thrown it all a way.

And watched (C)you fall

in to his (F)arms a (C)gain.

And I’ve (Am)thrown it all a way.

And watched (C)you fall,

(G)now.

Oh.

And take me back,

take me home.

Watch me fall

down to earth.

And take me back.

For

(C)this

the start

of some thing (G)beau ti ful.

(C)You

are

the start

of some thing (G)new.

This by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “This”

What key is "This" in?: "This" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C with a tempo of 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "This" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "This" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "This" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.